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EX03 WSL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,392 mi
Last recorded141,392 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 WSL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 141,392 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 141,377 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 131,722 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 121,095 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 120,962 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

os sill corodid

Pass 27 Aug 2013 111,796 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 105,066 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 101,242 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 101,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 96,261 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 90,261 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 90,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 76,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 76,719 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 44,100 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 44,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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EX03 WSL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX03 WSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX03 WSL registered?

EX03 WSL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is EX03 WSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 WSL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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